Weather and Critical Events

UPS ground service shut down in more than 100 counties in Texas, Oklahoma.

Some or all operations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa affected.

High-volume freight markets in path of oncoming winter storm.

Reefer rejections increasing in Salt Lake City market.

Reefer rejections, protect from freeze issues out west.

More downturn possible for the region’s freight markets.

Reefer rejections remain high, but oscillate as weather changes.

A challenging job in winter.

Broken record alert — another storm is moving through the Northwest. This means the Cascades will be slammed with more snow or rain, depending on location, resulting in some delays in freight movement. Portions of the Washington Cascades could receive almost 12 inches of new snowfall today in elevations above 4,000 feet. This mainly affects […]

Carriers rejecting more Northwest reefer loads, possibly due to weather.

At least 2 to 3 more feet of snowfall in the Cascades this week.

Snowfall, ice possible in two high-ranking freight markets.

Winter weather not stunting growth in Rock Island freight market.

More snow, ice returning to the Midwest after only a brief break earlier this week.

Trucks going back to Midwest markets hit by recent snowstorm. But another storm heads there soon.

Another series of periodic snowfalls ahead for the Northwest mountains.

Weekend winter storm could push up spot rates in the Midwest.

Increasing demand for reefers (climate-controlled trailers) in areas where big winter storm is heading.

Another round of heavy snowfall and gusty winds will return to the Northwest this afternoon after a brief break since last night. Freight movement delays will continue in the coming days. Some high elevations of the Olympics in Washington, as well as the Cascades in Washington, Oregon and northern California will pick up an additional […]

Snow, wind, ice will make trouble for weekend truckers.

“Oversized vehicles prohibited” on one interstate, another major route shut down.

Logistics operations during the winter require companies to train employees, ensure preventative equipment maintenance and offer services that protect temperature-sensitive shipments.

Taal volcano entered “period of intense unrest”, shutting down Manila’s international airport.

More potential problems for truckers on I-90, US-2 over Northwest mountain passes.

Thick ice, up to a foot of snow to disrupt freight movement in Midwest this weekend.

Snow, ice, wind, severe thunderstorms to slow down supply chains next few days.

Periods of heavy snowfall, strong winds may disrupt local/regional supply chains in Pacific Northwest.

Occasional blizzard conditions, several feet of snowfall over the next week.

Volatile Pacific Northwest freight markets not getting break from winter weather.

Major weather events such as hurricanes, blizzards, and historic flooding can produce immediate volatility as well as lasting effects on supply chains, depending on where they hit.

Volatile Northwest freight markets getting two weekend snowstorms.

Periods of harsh weather to hit region where capacity is tightening, volumes increasing.

Snow, ice, wind making it tough to move what year-end freight is out there.

Ice, snow, blizzard conditions from Plains to New England.

Heavy snowfall, blizzard conditions in nation’s heartland this weekend.

At least 16 people dead after Typhoon Phanfone hits Philippines on Christmas Day.

A “somewhat rare event” is producing abundant snow, rain, wind in southern California.

A foot or more of snowfall through Christmas in some western U. S. mountains.

Last push for holiday deliveries may be delayed in the northwestern U.S.

Up to three feet of mountain snowfall in Cascades next two to three days. Ice, flooding rains below.

Christmas, other year-end holiday packages may arrive late as high-impact storm develops.

A few feet of snow, some ice, potential flooding coming to Washington and Oregon.

Hazardous road conditions continue to slow down freight movement from Ohio Valley to New England.

Several inches of snow, sleet will slow down truckers across the country this week. Severe thunderstorms, too.

Dozens of states will get hit with snow, ice, wind this weekend. Truckers should expect delays.

Snow, blizzard conditions not letting up across mountains of western U.S. Icy weather possible in the South.

Powerful storms to bring a few feet of snow to Cascades, other mountain ranges next few days.

Rain to snow transition through tonight across parts of the Southeast.

Several inches to a foot of snow could delay truckers, freight in many states this week.

“It can be dicey up there anytime it snows.” Two to four feet of weekend snowfall heading to the Sierra Nevada.

Delays of freight movement likely from the Sierra Nevada to the Rockies the next few days. Plenty of snow.

“The weather has not been kind to farmers this year. It’s been blow after blow after blow.” Downward pressure on prices hurting growers.

Up to a foot of snowfall coming to the Sierra Nevada, Rockies the next two days. Delays in freight movement possible.

Snowfall, gusty winds, transportation delays ongoing from Boston to Bangor. Troubles possible on I-95.

Snowstorm prompting commercial vehicle restrictions, airport ground delays in major northeastern U.S. cities.

An “unusually cold and potent storm for late November” will dump feet of snow in parts of the U.S. Thanksgiving week.

Snowfall may be measured in feet in some parts of U.S. Thanksgiving week. Major transportation issues possible.

“Sebastien is now forecast to become a hurricane. In the satellite era…[only] 7 Atlantic hurricanes have formed after November 20.”

Another foot of snow to pile up today in parts of Rockies, Great Basin. More travel trouble for truckers.

Two feet of snow or more coming to the Mountain West. Desert Southwest gets drenched, possibly flooded.

Up to two feet of snowfall in the Rockies, flooding rains in the Southwest. Freight flow disruptions likely.

“I would say we’re at right about the normal time of year when we start seeing higher snow amounts from winter storms.”

Ice, snow, rain coming soon to the Northeast, New England. Gale force winds, high waves along the coast.

Snow squalls could be trouble for truckers across interior Northeast, while rain and wind dominate parts of the South.

Minor delays in freight movement possible due to lake-effect snow, showers and thunderstorms, slick roads.

A look at Veterans Day record setting snowfall across U.S. cities.

Hundreds of flight cancellations, multiple highway accidents in Midwest as record-setting snowfall makes mess of Veterans Day.

Another foot of lake-effect snowfall possible in parts of the Midwest. Icy spots, too, from Montana to Maine.

Up to a foot of lake-effect snow possible from Midwest to interior New England. A lot of messy roads, runways.

For anyone in and around the Corn Belt in 2019, the lasting effects of this spring’s flooding are still front and center in everyone’s mind. The economy has been impacted as two of the area’s largest industries have been hit the hardest – agriculture and transportation.   Farming and freight are indelibly tied in this part […]

Record cold possible in 150 U.S. locations this week behind arctic front. Big snowfall in some areas, too.

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Back-to-back-to-back rounds of snowfall could slow down weekend truckers from High Plains to Midwest.

First New England snowstorm of the season arriving “right on time.” Local, regional freight impacts possible.

Bitter cold snap coming to Chicago next week during the freight industry’s hottest event. Bundle up!

First snowstorm of the season for interior Northeast is “right on schedule.” Up to eight inches for some mountain spots.

Severe storms, flash flooding, several inches of snow in store across the lower 48 states through rest of the week.

“We’ve only harvested 40% of our acres and still have about 60% in the ground.” Tens of millions of dollars of potato crops damaged.

Several inches of messy snow coming to northern Rockies, Dakotas, upper Midwest. Short-term delays in freight movement.

Several inches of snowfall, very slick roads for portions of the northern Rockies. Minor freight movement delays possible.

More than half a million people without electricity, property damaged as Northeast wind threat continues.

Wildfires burning 100,000 acres in California. Truckers wanting to help with relief, recovery efforts are exempt from HOS rules.

Several inches of snowfall, gusty winds, travel troubles heading to several Midwestern states as October ends.

Ocean shipping along the coast of Oman, in the Middle East and throughout the Arabian Sea, is being disrupted by Cyclone Kyarr – the most powerful storm ever in that sea-space. However, local sources advise that shipping through a globally critical oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, is unaffected.

“Considerable blowing and drifting snow”, white-out conditions in Rockies. Halloween snowstorm for Midwest.

“We’re continuing to see the erratic fire spread.” The Kincade Fire and other burning tens of thousands of acres in California.

Snow, record cold coming to mountain west as temperatures dip below zero. Storm creeps into Plains, Midwest for Halloween.

Weather issues from the west coast to the Mississippi River valley will make for a messy weekend for truckers.

Snowstorm causing problems in a once-thriving freight market out west. Fires, wind, rain in other regions of U.S.

“Travel will be quite treacherous.” Significant snowstorm will be rough on truckers Wednesday night, Thursday, 10/23-10/24.

“Back in March it was horrible and depressing.” But Midwestern farmers still struggling months after floods began.

East Coast rain, Midwest wind, several inches of Rockies snow will give truckers trouble Tuesday, 10/22.

Freight flows in and out of Japan may again be disrupted owing to the presence of ex-Typhoon Neoguri, located to the south east of Osaka, which is dumping huge amounts of rain onto a waterlogged Japan. Meanwhile, out in the far reaches of the Philippine Sea, near the Guam island group, Typhoon Bualoi is also lining up to threaten Japan.

Severe thunderstorms possible across several southern states. Strong cold front tracking through region.

Threat for “life-threatening” storm surge and coastal flooding in Florida this weekend due to tropical system in Gulf.

Storm poses “possibility of life-threatening inundation from rising water moving inland from the coastline.”

Nor’easter keeps cranking today. Additional power outages, roadblocks likely across New York, New England.

Coastal flooding, 60-mph winds possible as Nor’easter makes beeline toward I-95 corridor. Freight delays on the ground, in the air likely.

Storm could soon “bomb out” over New England. Flooding, wind damage, air and ground supply chain delays to follow.